Penn State Altoona Hosts An Outdoor Film Showing on an Inflatable Screen in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Outdoor Movies on an Inflatable Screen in Altoona, PennsylvaniaAs part of the Summer Sounds of Jazz and Outdoor Film Series, Penn State Altoona will present a showing of the classic 1954 Hitchcock thriller "Rear Window" on Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza, Downtown Altoona. Sponsored by Penn State Altoona and the Great Altoona Economic Development Corporation, Fridays on the Plaza offers free outdoor movies for the public. Just about every Friday, from June 5 to Aug. 21, family and friends can enjoy jazz concerts by a variety of regional artists from 6-10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza along 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona. Classic films, shown on Penn State Altoona's giant inflatable screen, will immediately follow the concerts.

Summer Outdoor Film Series

Outdoor Movies at Penn State AltoonaPenn State Altoona and the Greater Altoona Economic Development Corporation have partnered together once again to bring the Summer Sounds of Jazz and Outdoor Film series back for its third year. Outdoor movies are shown on an inflatable screen as well as free jazz concerts each Fridat night. Fridays on the Plaza offers free outdoor movies and concerts for the public. Just about every Friday, from June 5 to Aug. 21, family and friends can enjoy jazz concerts by a variety of regional artists from 6-10 p.m. in Heritage Plaza along 11th Avenue in downtown Altoona. Classic films, shown on Penn State Altoona's giant inflatable screen, will immediately follow the concerts. Beverages and food will be available for purchase including Prime Sirloin's wings and ribs, Dominics of New York's sausage and cheeses steaks and roast beef and Italian chicken sandwiches from Mike's Court. Proceeds from refreshments support the Blair County Arts Foundation and the Altoona Public Library. Penn State Altoona Chancellor Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry states, "Penn State Altoona is proud to be a part of this program. We are committed to working with others in revitalizing downtown and promoting cultural activities for our community."

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 5 Music: South Saturn Delta Film: The Incredibles Friday, June 19 Music: Euphoria Film: Rear Window Friday, July 10 Music: Randy Jackson Jazz Band Film: American Graffiti Friday, July 24 Music: Tommy Wareham and the Intrigues Film: Vertigo Friday, August 7 Music: Jazz in Your Face Film: West Side Story Friday, August 21 Music: Blue Number Nine Film: Close Encounters of the Third Kind Source: Penn State Altoona News on the Web. Read full article at: http://www.aa.psu.edu/now/news.asp?value=2090.

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